Trains from Widnes
to Forest Gate
From £54.10
Widnes to Forest Gateby train on average takes 3 hrs 35 mins
Widnes to Forest Gate one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £54.10
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 30 minutes
- First train leaves Widnes at 06:08
- Last train leaves Widnes at 20:23
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Widnes to Forest Gate train times
| Last updated: 10:06:29
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10:13 Widnes Delayed | 13:53 Forest Gate Delayed | Anytime Day Single, East Midlands Railway | 3h 40m, 3 changes | ||
10:23 Widnes On Time | 14:00 Forest Gate On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 37m, 4 changes | ||
11:06 Widnes On Time | 14:53 Forest Gate On Time | Anytime Day Single, East Midlands Railway | 3h 47m, 3 changes | ||
11:10 Widnes On Time | 15:00 Forest Gate On Time | Off-Peak Single, East Midlands Railway | 3h 50m, 3 changes | ||
11:23 Widnes On Time | 15:08 Forest Gate On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 45m, 4 changes |
Widnes facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
Awning/canopy on Liverpool platform, shelter on Manchester platform.
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Pick up/Drop off on Birchfield Road near Em's Cookhouse - at the service bus stop adjacent to the cemetery wall for services towards Warrington and in the layby at the entrance to Victoria Park for services towards Liverpool.
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Operator NameNorthern
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces50
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces2
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces7
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Platform 1, 2 and within carpark
- TypeLockers
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 07:00 to 14:25
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Mobility Scooter friendly station
- Category B Station
Step free access to Liverpool platform from station front. Separate ramp access from road bridge to Manchester platform.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
Forest Gate facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Oystercard TopupYes
- Oyster Comments
Oyster cards can only be purchased at the ticket machine.
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
Travelling with Contactless is available.
- TravelcardZone 3
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LE
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
Platform 1 - Waiting Shelter available, Multiple seats available under canopy.
Platform 2 - Multiple seats available under canopy.
- Waiting RoomNo
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
A small Kiosk can be located just outside the main entrance
- ToiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall.
- Accessible toiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall.
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Atm MachineNo
- Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/2LwZxlmhAAVLG1H3DF7NIN/10059b53f1247664638ae40d817858a2/CRL-089-091-DR-B-Forest-Gate.pdf
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Annotation
This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- AvailableYes
- Location
An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall.
- Accessible toiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office - Information Services Open
Staffed from first train until last.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Visual and audible customer information is available via customer Information Screens (CIS), public announcements (PA) and staff at this station.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces0
- ShelteredYes
- CctvNo
- Location
Platform 2
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0343 222 1234
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help AvailableYes
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall.
- Step Free Access
- Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms.
- Staff ramp assistance is always available.
- Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2
- Wheelchairs available from first to last train.
- Ticket GatesYes
Forest Gate has a Secure Station accreditation
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
